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Compassion Thursday

Posted July 16, 2009 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

Joining in with a few bloggers where every Thursday one of us will highlight children from Compassion who have been waiting for 6 months or longer without a sponsor.

Update 7/18/09: Andrea is Sponsored. Whoever you are, Thank you so much.

To Sponsor another child with Compassion International, Click Here

With that said, meet Andrea. (fitting huh?) Andrea is 3 Years Old and needs our help.

Name:	Andrea Alejandra González Martínez

Birthday:	October 12, 2005 Age: 3

Gender:	Female

Region:	Central America and Caribbean

Country:	Honduras

Program:	Juntos por la Niñez Student Center

Personal and Family Information:
In her home, Andrea helps by gathering firewood, running errands and cleaning. She lives with her father and her mother. Her father is sometimes employed as a laborer and her mother is sometimes employed as a laborer.

Andrea is not attending school because she is too young. Playing with dolls, hide-and-seek and playing group games are her favorite activities. She also attends Bible class regularly.

Please remember Andrea in your prayers. Your love and support will help her to receive the assistance she needs to grow and develop.

To give Andrea the help she needs and deserves, click her picture and welcome her to your family. If you would like to browse other Compassion children, CLICK HERE.

After you sponsor Andrea, let me know in the comment section or shoot me an E-mail.

Whatever you decide, pray for Andrea, will ya? Pray for her, spread this message around on your social network sites, send it in an email, etc. Get involved and let us, together, improve the lives of deserving children…..One child at a time.

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Categories: Compassion

Tags: Andrea, Compassion

Have a little compassion….

Posted April 3, 2009 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

In your life. When someone angers you, slow down.

It is so easy to get hyped up on your feelings, your way, your belief.

But listen to what Proverbs 14 says,

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.

I think that sometimes we don’t think of our quick tongues or attitudes being antithetical to compassion, but they are, because in that moment, you’re first, no one else’s feelings or past or issues matter. And sometimes just taking that step back and giving someone a chance, to be human, or make a mistake, or just disagree with you, is an act of compassion.

Now I need to turn around and take a long glance in the mirror (as always).

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Categories: Compassion, Spiritual Reflections

Tags: anger, Compassion, quick tongue

Have a little Compassion…

Posted February 13, 2009 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

A lot of people are hurting right now. A lot of people are losing their jobs and wondering if and when homes are going to be foreclosed on. I overheard a very casual conversation last weekend in which a guy was telling a friend that at least his house wouldn’t be foreclosed on until August. It is becoming an everyday part of life.

So today. have a little Compassion for your neighborhood co-op, or the food pantry at your church. Also, don’t forget that there are children everywhere that are without. If you would like to sponsor or a child or just give a little bit, don’t forget to check out Compassion. They have a fund especially set up for children without sponsors!

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Tags: Compassion

Anne Jackson stole my blog topic

Posted January 30, 2009 By Andrea and has 2 comments.

Hehe.

Not really.

Yesterday I read her Ted Haggard post and I was like well I guess my post is gone. If only I had posted earlier. Argh!
I am only joking.

I just wanted to go ahead and write what I noted, because like Anne, Ted’s story saddened me on Wednesday. I saw his wife and children with him on Oprah and their support was amazing. But what struck me most about the whole conversation, what knocked the breath out of me because I have been a part of a pastor’s family my whole life, and at that a pastor who had problems that were kept hidden, was when he said “I kept trying to work it out in spiritual circles and I couldn’t.”

He admits that he would start to share, only to be shut down.

How can we as Christians ”shut down” and then say we believe everyone to be worthy of salvation? How can we work so hard to keep some out and some in?

I am faced now with my own prejudices and the dark glasses I have worn in regards to some problems and not others. But to paraphrase another thing Ted said, never have I realized more how in need we all are for God’s redemption and salvation. And he does accept anyone. And on top of that, he loves us.

So I’m not upset that a few people have the same blog topic. For once I’m excited. I think it is a message we all need to be waking up to.

So today, have a little (spritual) compassion.

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Categories: Church "issues", Compassion

Tags: Compassion, Ted Haggard

Have a little Compassion…

Posted January 23, 2009 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

Ay ay ay! i am very behind at work today, so let me be honest and say that I have not prepared ahead my Compassion post. So, today give a smile, give a hug. Show a little compassion to someone who does, or maybe even doesn’t need it. I think we can all agree we have been underserving at times, but still given so much!

Peace begins with a smile. ~Mother Teresa

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Tags: Compassion, peace, smile

Have a little Compassion…

Posted January 16, 2009 By Andrea and has 1 comment.

It has been a while but I would really like to begin giving Fridays back to solely giving compassion (whether it is this group or another). Whether your days be filled with students (like mine), mad dashes to meetings, customers, twittering or just chillaxing, it is so important to take time for others. Whether it be in small momentary ways, or commitments like this. So I pray that you will consider doing some such thing (in the name of our Savior who has shown us so much Compassion). The children featured on this site have always been waiting 6 months or longer for a sponsor. These are children who have been approved and are in need, but have waited and waited. If you do not have the money to commit, think about making a one time donation to their Children without sponsors fund. You can do so here.

If you would like to sponsor a child, here is your chance! This is Eliana.

Name:	Eliana Carolina Acuña Gonzalez (CO6230083)

Birthday:	August 13, 2001 Age: 7

Gender:	Female

Region:	South America

Country:	Colombia

Program:	Centro de Desarrollo Integral Mensajeros de Esperanza

Personal and Family Information:
Eliana lives with her father and her mother. Her duties at home include washing clothes, making beds and cleaning. There are 2 children in the family. Her father is sometimes employed and her mother maintains the home.

Bicycling, hide-and-seek and playing group games are Eliana’s favorite activities. In primary school her performance is average and she also regularly attends church activities and Bible class.

Because of your sponsorship, Eliana will have new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thank you for your concern and prayers. Please click HERE if you would like to sponsor Eliana.

IMPORTANT: A CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED as payment because this child has been classified “HIGH PRIORITY”. This child has been waiting more than 6 months for a sponsor. Help make a difference in the life of this child, who is anxiously waiting for a sponsor.

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Tags: Compassion, in need, opportunity

Have a little Compassion…

Posted December 12, 2008 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

I think this time of year, when emotions are heightened, people probably feeling more stressed or painfully aware than ever, it might be nice to have a LOT of compassion. So, there are a million things going on around the world right now. Some of them great things, some of them horrific tragedies. So, I know that if you have a big heart, you have a lot to choose from. But I will still share this short story with you…

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has had little peace. Period. Not in the last few months, not even in the last few years… Not in a long time. They are ruled by a militant authority called the State Peace and Development. Every question uttered or cry for a better government has been met with attacks, murder, rape, or imprisonment by this establishment. I have a student who is from Burma, and she does not like to talk about it. Her family was granted refugee status to the U.S. But what if they hadn’t been? She is one of the sweetest and brightest young women I know. So, between right now and Monday is a chance to contribute to the fight for BASIC human rights in Burma for a friend or loved one as a gift. You can give anytime, but if you do so by Monday they will send a card to your friend or family member to thank them for the gift you give in their name. I cannot imagine or explain what it must feel like to live in a state like that. To give or learn more go to US Campaign for Burma.

If you would like to sponsor a child from Compassion, please click here. There are hundreds of children waiting for someone like you to take a chance on them, so they might have more opportunity for growth- physically and mentally, AS WELL as a chance to here about the wonderful love of Jesus. Isn’t that amazing? I am at a loss for words when I think about the magnitude of the opportunities we are given to share.

And it’s not just online, it’s not just around the world. Heck, if you really know you can’t commit to this, buy someone a cup of a coffee. A friend, or the guy standing behind you in line that looks like they are having a bad day.

If you are having a bad day: here is my virtual cup to you! I know how it feels. With some help I am getting those little demons out.

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Tags: coffee, Compassion, demons, love of Jesus

You had a little Compassion….

Posted November 14, 2008 By Andrea and has 1 comment.

Guess what? Today I am going to give you 2 ways to have a little compassion. What?! 2 ways. I know, that pretty much makes it the best day ever for Have a little Compassion.

1. Soles 4 Souls. Just $5 buys 2 pairs of shoes for someone who goes without any everyday! This is a big challenge and the days are counting down. Think of how much it would mean to you if you lived without shoes, and someone travelled just to bring them to you. Let’s be honest, the economy might be bad, but most of us can afford $5. IF you can, please go here.

2. Here is Ajit from Bangladesh, made known to us by Compassion International. Ajit might be looking for you today…I don’t know. Please pray about making the difference in Ajit’s life. Your sponsorship could open doors for him spiritually or emotionally that might never be known otherwise. Here is some info about this adorable four year old.

Name:	Ajit Das (BD2240130)

Birthday:	January 20, 2004 Age: 4

Gender:	Male

Region:	South Asia

Country:	Bangladesh

Program:	Balahoir Child Sponsorship Program

Personal and Family Information:
Ajit makes his home with his father and his mother. Running errands is his household duty. His father is sometimes employed as a laborer and his mother maintains the home. There are 3 children in the family.

Ajit is not presently attending school. Running is his favorite activity. He also attends Bible class regularly.

Please remember Ajit in your prayers. Your love and support will help him to receive the assistance he needs to grow and develop. To sponsor Ajit, please click HERE. To sponsor another child from Compassion, please go here.

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Categories: Compassion, Social Justice

Tags: best day, Compassion, shoes, soles 4 souls, you


Name:	Ranfis Núñez Polanco (DR3090760)

Birthday:	December 17, 1998 Age: 10

Gender:	Male

Region:	Central America and Caribbean

Country:	Dominican Republic

Program:	El Shadai Student Center

Name:	Idrissa Ben Ouattara (BF3070121)

Birthday:	August 30, 2002 Age: 6

Gender:	Male

Region:	West Africa

Country:	Burkina Faso

Program:	CIE-Sarfalao Church Child Development Center

Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you Shalom In the name of Sar Shalom – the Prince of Peace.